Hailey has suffered from really bad nightmares for the past three months. (We all have suffered). She never sleeps through the night anymore. She wakes up in the night
terrified and won't go back to sleep. It has taken its toll on the whole household. Ben and I tried EVERYTHING to get her over this (prayers, hymns, rewards, punishments, spanks, Monster Spray, etc.) but never had success. Finally we decided it must be something physical, not something she is just going to "get over" or "grow out of." She has always snored really loudly. Recently she wakes up scared and seems to be choking (right before screaming). I think she chokes and then has a bad dream as she wakes up really scared. I feel really bad for her, it must be
terrifying. We took her to an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor that said she needs a tonsilectomy (her tonsils and adnoids out) to create more space in her throat for breathing. So . . . yesterday we did the deed. She had her tonsils and adenoids removed. The Dr. said her adenoids were unusually large and must have caused the snoring, choking, breathing problem and thus cause the nightmares and wakings. We are glad we got them out. Hailey is doing well, considering all. Hopefully we can have some peace at night and have a Happy (not haunting) Halloween season! Here is my little night terror after surgery.
We have been very blessed by the outpouring of love towards Hailey. Many friends, family and neighbors have stopped by or called to wish my little one love and healing. We are so
grateful for the love you have shown us. Hailey and I talk about what a lucky little girl she is to have so much support. She loves you all and I do too! Thank you!
7 comments:
I am so glad you've done it and I hope it really is the cure to her ills. She looks extraordinarily beautiful in that photo - that's our girl, pretty even after (minor) surgery! We love you Hailey! Lizzie sends big kisses, and John said "Wow I wish I could do that!" (typical 6-year-old boy, thinks hospitals and triage and mayhem are cool)
Oh my. Look at that little angel! What a beautiful girl. I'm glad that things went well with the surgery and hope she recovers quickly!
She looks so sweet sleeping there and she looks so cute on the Loritab. I hope that the surgery helps !!!
Wow, I had no idea that could be a cause of sleeping troubles. Adria does that, too, but only occasionally. Maybe I should have her checked out.
glad everything went as expected. i sure hope it works, for all of you!! it was fun to run into you the other day...even under the circumstances! ;-) happy sleeping!!!
I hope this helps! There is nothing worse than sleepless nights, night after night! What a sweet little girl!
Is Hailey supposed to look that cute after just having surgery?
She does look cute. We love Hailey
and hope this does the trick. Give her loves and kisses from all of us at our house.
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